US Bridges

Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek

Poor

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.5S 4.2W of Simpson · Structure no. 000620747503900

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. P5Z
CrossesFourth Creek
Location2.5S 4.2W of Simpson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34972, -98.01472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2002)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. P5Z over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.